All About the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club

Offering top-notch facilities, the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club is one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in Al Ain. It features exceptional dining options, social activities and a tranquil atmosphere, making it a must-visit location for both locals and tourists alike.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club’s location, amenities and experiences.

Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club Overview

Complying with international standards, the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club provides outstanding facilities for sports enthusiasts. The club employs a team of professionals for all the sports activities. The club offers various facilities for testing your game for fun or practicing for competition.

Location

The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club is situated in Al Ain. The complete address is:

  • Tawam Street, Al Maqam, Rig Al Hassah, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Amenities

The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club offers various amenities for the entertainment of families alongside facilities for sports enthusiasts. Here is a list of amenities featured at the club:

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Gym
  • Beauty Salon
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Basketball 
  • Climbing Wall
  • Footgolf

Sports Facilities

If you’re looking for exciting things to do in Al Ain, the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club offers a range of sports and leisure activities. 

1. Equestrian

Opened for riders in 2007, the club aims to provide premium horsemanship and equestrian skills in a secure and enjoyable atmosphere. The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club has been providing expert instruction and experience to both beginners and professionals since 2010.

The club hosts various local and international shows and jumping competitions. The most prestigious event hosted at the club was the UAE Show Jumping Cup 2013. The club became the UAE’s 5th racecourse, hosting race meetings.

Equestrian facilities at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club

Facilities

  • 65m x 30m indoor arena with 236 available seats
  • 7 outdoor arenas with Show Jumping Grandstand with 480 available seats
  • 80m long horse swimming pool
  • 288 air-conditioned stables
  • 24 air-conditioned quarantine stables
  • 304 horse boxes
  • 2 paddocks with tabita fibre white sand for international shows
  • 4 paddocks for horses
  • 3 horse walker machines
  • 2500m racetrack (12.5 furlongs) having 1100 metre straight course, 1200 metres (6 furlongs) and 2000 metre (10 furlongs) chutes.

Fees

You may contact the club to inquire about the membership fees at the equestrian club.

Timings

  • Reception: Sunday to Friday: 08:00 am to 09:00 pm
  • Arena: Sunday to Friday: 08:00 am to 9:00 pm | 04:30 pm to 09:00 pm
  • Stables: Sunday to Monday: 07:00 to 10:00 am | 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Contact Details

  • Phone: +971-3-702-6405
  • Email: equestrian@aesgc.ae 

2. Shooting

The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club offers shooting practice for all levels, from beginners to experts, with professional trainers for everyone.

It also features several training courses and practices for beginners and advanced players and provides certifications. The facilities at the club comply with Olympic and ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) standards.

Facilities

  • Indoor shooting with 40 firing points and 40 electronic targets shot over a distance of 10 metres from a standing position with a 4.5 mm (0.177 Inch) calibre.
  • Outdoor shooting consists of 5 shotgun ranges for Skeet Shooting, Trap Shooting, and Double Trap Shooting.

Fees

Membership
DurationFamilySingle
1 YearAED 5,250AED 2,625 AED 1,312.50 (Age 14-17 years)
6 MonthsAED 3,255AED 1,995 AED 997.50 (Age 14-17 years)
3 MonthsAED 1,995AED 525 (Age 14-17 years)
Shooting Club Facilities Rates
DescriptionBullets QuantityMembersNon-Members
Outdoor Range
Shotgun Range (Skeet/ Trap)
Shotgun 25 Bullets25 Clays25AED 84AED 147
Additional 25 Clays25AED 31.5AED 42
Indoor Range
50 Metres Range
Small Bore Rifle (R50)50AED 84AED 147
Small Bore Rifle (0.22”)50AED 63AED 126
Free Pistol50AED 63AED 126
25 Metres Range
Big Bore Pistol (9mm)50AED 105AED 157.50
Standard Pistol (0.22”)50AED 63AED 126
Sport Pistol (0.22”)50AED 63AED 126
Pistol (0.32”)50AED 84AED 126
10 Metres Range
Air Rifle50AED 21AED 42
Air Pistol50AED 21AED 42
Private Lessons
Membership TypeDurationMembersNon-Members
Single1 hourAED 157.50AED 262.50
Groups (4 Persons)1 hourAED 525AED 787.50
Shooting Courses
Membership TypeDurationMembersNon-Members
Group 10 To20 Persons(Age 12 To 17 Years)10 daysAED 1,050AED 1,575

Timings

Sunday to Monday: 12:00 pm to 09:30 pm

Contact Details

  • Phone: +971-3-702-6500
  • Email: alainshootingclub@aesgc.ae 

3. Golf

The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club boasts the ideal layout and conditions of the Championship Course. The club welcomes visitors of all levels, from the manicured fairways and desert landscape of the Championship Course to the shorter challenge of the par 3 Academy Course.

The academy employs a team of PGA professionals, providing all the essential knowledge and skills. In addition to golf, the club also hosts birthday parties, football, team-building sessions and corporate outings at the golf course.

Golf at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club

Facilities

  • 18-hole Championship Golf Course (floodlit back 9)
  • 9-hole Executive Golf Course (floodlit)
  • 2 x 40 bay grass driving range tee (floodlit)
  • 3 x dedicated short game areas
  • Golf Clubhouse
  • Locker Rooms
  • Golf Professional Shop
  • Fleet of 80 GPS Golf Carts
  • Team of PGA Golf Professionals

Fees

Pyramid of 90 Range Balls
TypePrice
Junior/ StudentsAED 31.50
Visitor/ EGFAED 42
Hire Clubs
TypePrice
Junior/ StudentsAED 0.00
Visitor/ EGFAED 52.50

Timings

  • Weekdays: 06:00 am to 09:00 pm
  • Weekends: 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Contact Details

  • Phone: +971-3-702-6438
  • Email: golfshop@aesgc.ae 

4. Rugby Club

The rugby club was founded in 1984 behind the Al Ain English Speaking School and relocated to the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in 2007.

The club offers practice facilities for players aged 5 years and above. Alongside rugby, the club also features these activities: 

  • Social Touch Rugby
  • Social Darts Games
  • Cricket
  • Tennis
  • Boot Camp
  • Climbing Wall
  • Children’s Playground
  • Football
  • Gaelic Football
  • Swimming Lessons

Facilities

  • 5 full-length & Floodlit rugby pitches
  • Gymnasium with free weights and strength/ aerobic machines
  • 25m Swimming pool, a children’s paddling pool, and an additional pool
  • The Amblers Bar & Restaurant, with a view of the rugby pitches 
  • Women’s Beauty Centre
  • Rugby Shop
  • Children’s Playground

Fees

You may contact the club to inquire about the membership fees at the rugby club.

Timings

Monday to Sunday: 06:00 am to 12:00 am

Contact Details

  • Phone: +971-3-702-6431 | +971-50-720-2671
  • Email: rugby@aesgc.ae 

6. Cricket Club

The Al Ain Cricket Club is also based at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club. It organises all forms of cricket and supports various games, training sessions, and events. The club allows both individuals and teams to practice and enhance their skills.

Indoor Cricket at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club

Facilities

  • International Turf wickets with floodlight for day and night matches
  • 6 Outdoor (Astro Synthetic) nets for coaching and practice purposes
  • Huge practice area for strength and conditioning
  • Jugs Bowling Machines
  • Portable Custom Flicx Cricket Pitch for multiple games on the ground
  • Changing rooms
  • Reception and administration office

Fees

CategoriesMatch FormatPrices
Coaching Fees (10 Sessions)Free UniformAED 500
Coaching Fees (64 Sessions per year)AED 3,200
One-on-One Coaching Sessions (Weekdays)AED 150
One-on-One Coaching Sessions (Weekends)AED 200
Pitch Rent Half Day (5 Hours on Weekends)Turf WicketAED 5,000
Pitch Rent Full Day (10 Hours on Weekends)AED 9,000
Astro Net for 1 Hour (Max 10 Players)AED 150
Astro Net with Bowling Machine for 1 HourAED 225
Astro Net Package for 10 Hours (Valid for 2 months)AED 1,200
Umpire FeeT20 MatchAED 125
Manual Scorer FeeAED 125
Weekday Day Match (3 Hours)AED 2,000
Weekday Night Match with Flood Light (3 Hours)AED 2,500
Weekday Day Match (3 Hours)AED 2,500
Weekday Night Match with Flood Light (3 Hours)AED 3,000

Timings

Monday to Sunday: 04:00 pm to 12:00 pm

Contact Details

  • Phone: +971-3-702-6469
  • Email: cricket@aesgc.ae 

Wall Climbing

The wall climbing facilities at the club comply with European specifications. In addition to wall climbing, the club also offers boulders and traverse routes. Its grade 4 to grade 7 speed walls, overhangs, and lead routes are designed by former World Champion Speed Climbers Maksym and Anna Stienkowyi.

Wall climbing at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club

Facilities

  • 11 metres tall & 6 metres wide wall
  • 4 different wall routes, including 10 metres World Cup speed routes
  • Boulders and traverse route
  • Grade 4 to Grade 7 speed walls, overhangs, and lead routes

Fees

You may contact the club to inquire about the membership fees at the wall climbing club.

Timings

Monday to Saturday: 02:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Contact Details

  • Phone: +971-3-702-6437
  • Email: thewall@dorellsports.com 

Recreational Facilities

The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club houses some recreational facilities, including restaurants and hotels. Here are the details:

Restaurants

The restaurants at the club offer diverse cuisines catering to various tastes and preferences. Here are the details of the restaurants at the club:

RestaurantsCuisinesTimingsContact Details
The Palm Greens Bar and RestaurantMixed cuisinesMonday to Sunday: 07:00 am to 10:00 pm+971-3-702-6425palmgreens@aesgc.ae 
Al Rikab RestaurantArabian and Middle EasternSaturday to Thursday: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
Friday to Saturday: 12:00 pm to 03:30 pm
+971-3-702-6446alrikab@aesgc.ae  
The Amblers Bar & RestaurantWestern CuisineSunday to Thursday: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Friday to Saturday: 11:00 am to 12:00 am
+971-3-702-6430amblers@aesgc.ae 
The Oceans Wave RestaurantMixed cuisinesThe Ocean’s Wave Restaurant+971-3-702-6520oceanswave@aesgc.ae  

Hotel

Millennium Al Ain Golf Resort Hotel will soon open at the club. It will offer an upscale lifestyle featuring more than 220 rooms and 60 chalets (with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms). The hotel will be situated against the backdrop of the golf resort, offering stunning views of Jebel Hafeet.

Nearby Communities

  • Al Sallan: 3 minutes
  • Al Khalidiya: 5 to 7 minutes
  • Shiebat Al Oud: 6 to 8 minutes
  • Shabhanat Asharej: 7 to 8 minutes
  • Bida Bin Ammar: 10 minutes

Nearby Attractions

  • ADNOC Service Centre (Al Ain University): 1 minute
  • Asharej Screening Centre: 2 minutes
  • Sport City Primary: 2 minutes
  • Cafeteria Kawther: 10 to 12 minutes
  • City Tawam Pharmacy: 11 minutes

FAQs

1. Can Beginners Participate in Equestrian or Shooting Activities?

Yes, the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club offers equestrian and shooting activities for all levels, including beginners. It employs expert trainers to provide guidance and instruction for all participants.

2. Can I Host Private Events at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club?

Of course! The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club offers spaces for hosting private events, sports events, and corporate gatherings. Other than this, you can also host events at the Al Ain Sports Complex.

The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club is a one-stop destination for sports enthusiasts. Whether you are interested in equestrian, shooting, golf, rugby, cricket, or wall climbing, this club is an ideal spot for you. However, if you are not a sports enthusiast, try exploring other places to visit in Al Ain, such as the Al Ain Zoo or Green Mubazzarah Lake.

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